--- title: Microsoft Teams Translation App: Smartcat AI | Smartcat description: Translate files, research markets and build reports inside Microsoft Teams with Smartcat AI, in 280+ languages. Install free from Microsoft Marketplace. canonical: https://www.smartcat.com/integrations/teams/ language: en updated: 2026-10-06 --- # Microsoft Teams Translation App: Smartcat AI | Smartcat Using the Smartcat AI Teams app Getting started with Chief of Staff Contact support ## Translate, research and report without leaving Microsoft Teams Attach a file, name your target languages and get the translation back in chat. **Smartcat AI for Microsoft Teams** brings your personal Chief of Staff into Teams — for translation in 280+ languages, deep research and visual reports. ← All integrations ![Microsoft Teams logo](https://gqucouwbfxremfdhdosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/sc-store/1791308258946Microsoft_Office_Teams__2025_present_.svg.webp) - [Start free trial](https://smartcat.com/sign-up) - [Add to Teams](https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/WA200010936?utm_source=smartcat&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=integrations) ## How to set up the Smartcat + Microsoft Teams integration Need help getting started? Follow the step-by-step guide in the Help Center. - [Learn more](https://help.smartcat.com/smartcat-ai-microsoft-teams/) ### Find Smartcat AI Open the Microsoft Teams app store or [Microsoft Marketplace](https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/WA200010936?utm_source=smartcat&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=integrations) and search for **Smartcat AI**. ### Add the app Admins click **Add**, review the permissions and confirm. Members can self-install from **Apps** if org policy allows, or request admin approval. ### Choose where it works Install it as a personal app for one-to-one chat, or add it to a team or channel so it works in group conversations too. ### Sign in Use the welcome card or type **login**. Sign in with your Smartcat business account — or create one from the sign-in dialog. ### Check or switch accounts Type **status** to see the connected account and services, or **logout** to sign out. If your workspace differs from the web app, the bot offers to switch. ### Start chatting Type your request in plain language. To start fresh on a new topic, type **clear**, **reset** or **new conversation**. ## Bring your AI Chief of Staff into Microsoft Teams Smartcat AI works alongside your team across the whole localization workflow — from researching new markets to translating content to tracking costs and performance. All from a Teams chat. - [Add to Teams](https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/WA200010936?utm_source=smartcat&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=integrations) - [Start free trial](https://smartcat.com/sign-up) ## How to use the integration ### Attach a file and name the languages Attach a document — Office, PDF, XLIFF or subtitles, up to **50 MB** — and specify target languages. The agent sets up the project and delivers results in chat. ### Research any topic in depth Need to understand a new market, regulation or trend? The agent searches, reads and synthesizes multiple sources into one report. ### See the full picture Generate visual reports with KPIs, charts and breakdowns — usage, translation spend, team performance — and share them with stakeholders from Teams. ### Get answers instantly Ask about features, supported formats, workflows and best practices. General questions work before you even sign in. ### Finish in chat or in Smartcat Long-running work posts a completion notification with a link to your results. Your conversation is saved in Smartcat, so you can continue it in the web app. ## Why use Smartcat in Microsoft Teams? ### Translate faster Skip the export-upload-download loop. Drop a file into chat, name the languages, and AI-powered translations in 280+ languages come back where you asked. ### An AI coworker that remembers Your Chief of Staff keeps your preferences and context across conversations, so you don’t repeat brand voice, target languages or terminology every time. ### Built for enterprise SOC 2 compliant. Your data is exclusively yours, encrypted at rest and in transit, and each person only ever sees their own data. ## Who it’s for ### Localization Manager Kick off translations, track costs and pull performance reports without leaving the Teams chats where requests arrive. ### Translation team Get instant access to Smartcat’s AI capabilities — translation, research and Q&A — from your existing Teams workspace. ### Content Operations Lead Share usage, spend and team-performance reports with stakeholders straight from Teams, and set up automations for your AI coworkers. ## Other helpful Smartcat integrations ### Slack integration Talk to your Smartcat Chief of Staff in Slack DMs and threads — translate, research and report without switching apps. ### Google Docs integration Pull content from Google Docs into Smartcat for fast translation and push it back when it’s done. ### Website Translator AI-translate your web copy into any language in seconds, to exceptional quality standards. ## Start using Smartcat AI in Microsoft Teams today Get set up and delegating from Teams in minutes. These Help Center guides show you how: ### Using the Smartcat AI Microsoft Teams app ### Getting started with Chief of Staff and Smartcat AI coworkers Jun 17, 2026 “Has been a gamechanger in terms of us being able to create campaigns and localise/translate at pace across all the markets we operate in. We were able to integrate with our ESP directly.” Verified User in Food & Beverages, Mid-Market Jun 17, 2026 “When the reviewer changes specific content the system remembers, so it translates technical terms consistently… it places the translation back into the document keeping the look and feel of e.g. a PowerPoint.” Verified User in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Enterprise Jun 09, 2026 “I find Smartcat easy to use and it helps me find the resources I need. The initial setup was also easy… it helps translate when no native speaker is available.” Verified User in IT & Services, Enterprise ### What is Smartcat? Smartcat is an AI-powered content platform that helps enterprises create, translate and localize content in 280+ languages. It combines [adaptive AI agents](https://www.smartcat.com/blog/what-are-ai-agents/), multilingual content creation and AI-human collaboration — trusted by 1,000+ enterprise brands. ### What is the Smartcat AI app for Microsoft Teams? It lets you talk to your **Chief of Staff** — your personal Smartcat AI coworker — directly in Microsoft Teams. Ask questions, research information, create content, build automations and manage your work without switching to the Smartcat web app. ### What can I do with Smartcat AI in Teams? Anything your Chief of Staff can do in the Smartcat chat. For example: - Translate an attached document into your target languages - Run deep research on a market, regulation or trend - Generate visual reports on usage, spend and team performance - Check project status or request an ROI report - Set up or manage automations ### How do I install Smartcat AI in Microsoft Teams? Get it from [Microsoft Marketplace](https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/WA200010936?utm_source=smartcat&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=integrations) or search for **Smartcat AI** in the Teams app store, then click **Add**. Admins manage availability under **Teams admin center → Teams apps → Manage apps**, where they can pre-approve it for members. ### Is the Teams app free? The app is free to install. General questions about Smartcat work without an account. File translation, analytics, reporting and deep research need a Smartcat business account. ### Do I need a work email? Yes. Smartcat is built for business teams, so sign-in requires a work email — personal Gmail or Outlook accounts aren’t supported. Need an account for your team? [Contact us](https://help.smartcat.com/contact-support). ### What files can I translate, and how large? You can attach Office documents, PDFs, XLIFF and subtitle files, up to **50 MB per attachment**. Smartcat translates them into 280+ languages and returns the result in chat. ### Can I use it in group chats and channels? Yes — add the app to a team or channel. Your Chief of Staff responds to your messages there, but replies arrive as one finished message instead of streaming as they do in a personal chat. ### How do I start a new conversation in Teams? Teams has no threads, so your personal chat is one continuous conversation. Type **clear**, **reset** or **new conversation** to start fresh when you switch topics. ### Is my data secure? Smartcat is **SOC 2 compliant**. Your data is exclusively yours and encrypted at rest and in transit. Each person signs in with their own account and only ever sees their own data. ### Where can I find the full setup guide? See [Using the Smartcat AI Microsoft Teams app](https://help.smartcat.com/smartcat-ai-microsoft-teams/) in the Help Center for step-by-step instructions. ## Frequently Asked Questions